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Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print | Exhibition Round-Up

Around mid July, I had the chance to visit York Art Gallery and their Latest exhibition titled, Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print, an exhibition that explores the history and development of Japanese woodblock printing, revealing its origins and techniques alongside the influence of nature, society and cultural change on this art form.…
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Haru Matcha – Kasumi | Review & Art Pairing

I make no secret of the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed Haru Matcha’s Hana Matcha, so when they asked me if I wanted to try their Kasumi Matcha, I of course said yes and eagerly awaited its arrival at my door. I couldn’t wait to jump straight into trying it and experimenting with it, in…
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Idle Hour’s – Matcha Yamane-en Senzoku (Ceremonial Grade) – Review & Art Pairing

A little earlier in the year, Idle Hour, a new Matcha company, very kindly gifted me a tin of their Yamane-en Senzoku Matcha to try along with a beautiful chawan, & while they did not ask me to post about either & just wanted to hear my feedback, I felt it important to share my…
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Shogyokuen’s Iwai no Shiro, Premium Ceremonial Grade Modern Matcha | Review & Art Pairing

It’s Matcha Monday and this week I want to introduce you to a new (to me) matcha that I have been sipping on for the last few weeks, Shogyokuen’s Iwai no Shiro, Premium Ceremonial Grade Modern Matcha. This matcha is produced using a blend of tencha leaves created by master blender & CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi,…
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Radical Harmony, Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists – Exhibition Round Up

When I learned that The National Gallery was going to be holding an exhibition that revolved entirely around the world’s most significant collection of Neo-Impressionist art, I had to plan a visit. I was accompanied to this exhibition not only by my wonderful husband, but also by tea, with my Teapro On-The-Go Tea Flask –…